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Optional courses
Optional Courses
The second semester of the European Political and Governance Studies programme kicks off with the second phase of the Simulation Game, where students engage in a real negotiation of an EU legislative proposal. Students also specialize in their area of interest and choose three courses from the following clusters:
EU Institutions and Administration (5 ECTS)
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RIPOLL SERVENT A. - The European Parliament in the EU’s Political System (30h)
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SZAPIRO M. - La Commission européenne : métiers, mutations, réformes (30h)
EU Internal Policies (5 ECTS)
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BERROD F. - Le droit du marché intérieur, un modèle européen de libre échange (30h)
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LABAYLE H. - Justice et Affaires intérieures de l’Union européenne (30h)
European Governance (5 ECTS)
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CRESPY A. - The EU’s Legitimacy in Question : “Exit, Voice, Loyalty” (30h)
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GUEGUEN D. & MARISSEN V. - Delegated and Implementing Acts (30h)
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HOREL S. - A Practical Approach to Preparing and Managing EU Projects (30h)
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KAEDING M. - Past, Present and Future of Differentiation in European Governance (30h)
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VITREY de GARDEBOSC A. - Les finances publiques de l’Union européenne (30h)
Europe and the World (5 ECTS)
Students also follow one course from the European General Studies Programme.
Although the courses are of a very high academic level, the greatest added value of the studies lies in the practical hands-on experience the students gain through their interactions with senior practitioners who are more than happy to share the insights gained from their work experience. - Aleksandar Latinov (Chopin promotion)